The boat weighs about 2800 lbs & has some hook in the bottom. They've retooled it since. Was told I could wait for the retooling but, I wanted it now.
I definetly feel like I'm going faster than 63 but I really don't think with a jet set-up on this boat I'm going to do much more without some serious HP. The 496HO is rated at 415 hp(apparently 450 on the dyno).
Since I have a wife and 2 young boys, they're pretty lucky it doesn't go faster. I've been in serious thoughts to build a faster boat (80 to 90 mph is just fine). Was thinking about a pickle fork with a s#*tload of HP (possibly even an outboard-God forbid-I really like jets).
Any thoughts on a good hull for that.
PS: This boat would be for me only (and a few crazy friends & family). I'd keep the family boat for the wife & kids to play in (plus for Meade & Powell) while I scream up & down the water hootin' & hollerin'
[This message has been edited by jet496 (edited March 15, 2002).]